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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,924.74, 20,882.97 and 4,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,924.74, 20,882.97 and 4,060.88 is: 6,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,924.74 : 20,882.97 = 4,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,924.74/20,882.97 = 4,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,924.74x = 20,882.97 × 4,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,924.74x = 84,803,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,803,130.80/13,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.11

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